Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 'Barcelona' daybed, Black leather

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1886-1969. 'Barcelona' daybed, frame in African ramin wood webbed in harness leather, legs in chromed stainless tubular steel. Cushion upholstered in tufted, piping-sewn black leather. Associated neck pillow included. Designed for the World's Fair in Barcelona in 1929. Produced by Knoll International with a certificate from the producer. H. 41 cm. L. 195 cm. D. 95 cm. Literature: Charlotte and Peter Fiell. '1000 Chairs', reproduced and discussed on p. 133. Original packaging.