The designer furniture was named because it was designed for the barcelona World Fair in 1929. The chair was meant to be a part of the German Pavilion and was designed by the Bauhaus architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Lilly Reich. The designer furniture takes its design from the ancient chairs in Roman times and from the folding chairs of the Pharaohs. The chair was instantly recognized for its design and its simplicity, making it one of the most popular chairs on the market. You, too, can own a piece of design history with this chair. Put this chair in any room of your home and your guests will take note of your nose for style and elegance.