Five Antoni Gaudí furniture pieces that reveal the designer behind the architect
Dezeen's Gaudí Centenary series highlights five furniture pieces by Antoni Gaudí, showcasing his design beyond architecture. The Batlló Chair (1906) for Casa Batlló features curved oak without straight lines. The Esteban Comella cabinet (1878) earned Gaudí his first major commission, leading to a collaboration with Eusebi Güell. The Plaça Reial lampposts (1879) for Barcelona City Council include caduceus symbols. The Calvet Bench (1902) for Casa Calvet has floral carvings and a cantilever structure. The Calvet mirror (1902) combines brass and gold leaf. BD Barcelona reissues replicas, led by Òscar Tusquets since 1975. Gaudí's furniture reflects his organic forms and integration with architecture.
Key facts
- Gaudí designed furniture for Casa Batlló and Casa Calvet.
- BD Barcelona manufactures replicas of Gaudí's furniture.
- Òscar Tusquets led the reissuing of Gaudí's furniture in 1975.
- The Batlló Chair (1906) has no straight lines.
- The Esteban Comella cabinet (1878) was for the Paris Universal Exposition.
- Eusebi Güell commissioned Gaudí after seeing the cabinet.
- Plaça Reial lampposts (1879) feature caduceus symbols.
- The Calvet Bench (1902) uses a cantilever structure.
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudí
- Òscar Tusquets
- Jack Bedford
Institutions
- BD Barcelona
- Barcelona City Council
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Calvet
- Palacio de Sobrellano
- Spanish Pavilion
- Paris Universal Exposition
- Antonio Gaudí Foundation
- Dezeen
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Comillas
- Plaça Reial
- Pla de Palau
- La Pedrera
Sources
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