One of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona chair exudes a simple elegance that epitomizes mies van der rohe's most famous maxim“less is more.” Each Barcelona piece is a tribute to the marriage of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship.One of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona chair exudes a simple elegance that epitomizes mies van der rohe's most famous maxim“less is more.” Each Barcelona piece is a tribute to the marriage of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship.