Lot number 851 - Auction 140
DAYBED / LIEGE MODELL 'BARCELONA'

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE 1886 Aachen - 1969 Chicago DAYBED / FLAT COUCH MODEL 'BARCELONA' USA, Knoll international, design 1930, production of the 1950/60s Wood, Metal part. chrome-plated, black leather, capitoned upholstery. H. approx. 42 cm W. approx. 205 cm, D. 105 cm. The 72 fields of the capitoned upholstery are approx. 17 cm wide, in contrast to the newer production. Signs of wear, leather cover rubbed, partially dam. surfaces w. scratch marks, capitoning partially detached, slight odor of nicotine. The couch was designed in 1930 in collaboration with Lily Reich (1885-1947). It was first produced in series by Knoll international from 1947. The exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights were transferred from Mies van der Rohe to Knoll in 1953. It is marketed there under the model name 'Barcelona'.