The Barcelona Chair: A Star of TV and Movies

A sinning Star on its own merit, since its apparition in 1929, the Barcelona Chair has been a classic furniture trademark, even in the cinema, where it has special cameos in the most diverse movies and Series.

Its iconic metal X frame and the simplicity and elegance of its design has been a magneto for many movie directors, and especially for futuristic - science fiction movies. This is more than a great compliment for a piece of furniture designed in 1929, an upholstered with pigskin in its original releasing. Let's mention a short list of TV and Movies where the Barcelona Chair share credits with Hollywood stars.

American Psycho:

Starred by Christian Bale, where the mad character lives in a condo de luxe with two black leather Barcelona Chairs. It’s easy to say that Patrick Bateman isn’t a role model to look up to. But his awesome New York crib is something to have. Mostly painted and decorated white, this ultra-luxe space also has a hints of black here and there, filled with pieces of design.

Batman vs Superman:

Starred by Benn Affleck and Henry Cavill. In this 2016 Warner Bros creation, Wayne Manor has been burned to the ground, forcing Bruce to live in a nearby lake house. And the best thing that Bruce does is to built a Mid Century Modern style cabin in the woods, with the best of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Collection, including a pair of Barcelona Chairs. And what a lake house it is to behold! Perfectly befitting of an older, sophisticated Batman

Casino Royale:

Where the legendary spy (Daniel Craig) meet with its supervisor, M (Judy Dench) to exchange some harsh words in the apartment of M. The Barcelona Chair, always in couples, bring sobriety and elegance to the exclusive condo.

Tron:

Legacy. Starred by Jeff Bridges and Olivia Wilde, where a digital Safe House is full with Mid Century Modern styles pieces, like the Barcelona Chair.

Mad Men:

It's New York in the 60s. What would you expect? We are at the peak of the furor for the Mid Century Modern Style, and it reflects in all the sets of this magnificent production: There is a Barcelona Chair, , Arco Lamps, Saarinen tables (Tulip Tables), and even a Barcelona Daybed. All the fashion trends of the sixties are shown in this TV series with accuracy and taste.

Spy X Family:

The popularity of the Barcelona Chair is not only based on traditional media. Even in the fascinating and complex world of manga (Japanese anime), you can see deep connections between the Barcelona Chair as a special chair for special people. Spy X Family Is a Japanese manga that portrays the life and miracles of one traditional family looking to get some harmony between their daily work and their opportunities to save the plant. In that series, every main character has its own designed chair, and use it to relax and let go its thoughts. Yuri, one of the characters of the is the owner of a Barcelona Chair Replica and he really feel pleased to be seated in this golden place

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