The recliner that Mies van der Rohe designed for the Barcelona Pavilion in 1929 has long been an icon, and in the form of the Mini Barcelona Chair, it can be easily integrated into your home decor as a symbol of truly beautiful design.
Shapeways shop owner kspence reproduces a wide range of prominent modernist seats shrunken down, in this case at a scale of 1:12. The broad lounger and its accompanying ottoman are 3D-printed with incredible detail: the cushions are produced with quilted features and finished in black, while the frames have metallic looks. The Mini Barcelona Chair even appears to have textile textures with its grainy feel, making it an engaging object to behold. At $28 each, you could furnish a doll house with this, but I'd be more inclined to put it on display.
Palm-Sized Modernist Movables
This Mini Barcelona Chair Celebrates Mies with 3D Printing Tech
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Modernist Furniture - The trend of creating miniaturized versions of iconic modernist furniture pieces offers opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to display these designs in a unique way.
2. 3D Printing in Home Decor - The use of 3D printing technology to create intricate and detailed home decor items, such as the Mini Barcelona Chair, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry.
3. Quilted and Textured Design Elements - The incorporation of quilted features and grainy textures in furniture design, as seen in the Mini Barcelona Chair, opens up new avenues for adding tactile and visual interest to interior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Collectibles - The collectibles industry can capitalize on the trend of miniature modernist furniture by offering limited edition replicas for enthusiasts and collectors.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can explore the use of advanced printing techniques and materials to create realistic and detailed home decor items, expanding its market potential.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of incorporating textured and quilted elements in furniture design to create unique and visually engaging spaces for clients.