Mies van der Rohe Pavilion Chair

In 1929, Mies van der Rohe designed the German Pavilion for the International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. It contained what was to become one of interior design's most famous modern classic chairs, the Pavilion Chair. Using flat steel and a cantilever scissor form, the chair has a fairly rigid structure. 

Mies van der Rohe's original Pavilion chair used a frame of chromium-plated steel strips with horsehair cushions resting on thick belt leather straps. The steel strip design and 'x' joint had to be welded and polished by hand in a laborious operation. The Pavilion chair's intricate leather work used square tiles that were sewn together, then piped and buttoned.

Our Pavilion Chair is a careful reproduction based on an exhaustive study of the original chair.  Size, shape, and angles are reproduced in an exacting fashion.  Materials and workmanship are 100% Italian, ensuring the finest in fit and finish.  Each square of the upholstery is sewn, giving the cushion the natural tufting Mies van der Rohe sought. The chair frame is constructed using flat steel that is painstakingly polished to make the joint seamless. The final result is an heirloom treasure that is built to last for years.

Handmade in Italy.

Dimensions: Height 29 1/2"  Depth 30"  Width 29 1/2"; Seat Height 17"

Material: Chair with flat polished chrome frame upholstered in individual tiles sewn together with piping and upholstered buttons. Springing by means of hide straps.