CALVET ARMCHAIR BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1901

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CALVET ARMCHAIR
BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1901

ON VIEW AT STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN NEW YORK GALLERY

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SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
GAUDÍ COLLECTION

VARNISHED SOLID OAK

IN H 37.4 W 25.5 D 21.2 SH 19.2 AH 27.5
CM H 95 W 65 D 52 SH 49 AH 70

CUSTOM SIZE OR FINISH ON REQUEST

HANDCRAFTED IN SPAIN BY BD BARCELONA ART EDITIONS

EDITION NUMBER 20 AVAILABLE
LOCATION NEW YORK, USA

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The Calvet Armchair offers a rare view into Gaudí’s work at the scale of the body. Designed in 1900–1901 for the interiors of Casa Calvet in Barcelona, it demonstrates how Gaudí extended his architectural vision into furniture, treating the chair not as an accessory, but as a sculptural and ergonomic element that completes the space

Crafted in solid oak, the armchair is produced today using the same traditional techniques employed in Gaudí’s time. Five distinct elements are precisely fitted together to form the chair’s sculptural body, giving rise to its thick neck, arched armrests, and distinctive heart-shaped backrest. This carefully articulated construction reveals Gaudí’s ability to transform structural necessity into expressive form

The sinuous oak surfaces recall tree trunks, twisting branches, and breathing bodies, reflecting Gaudí’s profound connection to nature and his belief that organic form offers both beauty and comfort. The chair’s contours respond intuitively to the human body, uniting visual intensity with functional ease

Each Armchair is individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate signed by the Director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying that it is a faithful and exact reproduction of Antoni Gaudí’s original design. Rooted in history yet enduringly relevant, the chair stands as a timeless work of design where artisanal craftsmanship, ergonomics, and architectural vision converge

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BIOGRAPHY

Antoni Gaudí

Born Catalonia, Spain, 1852

Antoni Gaudí was a Catalan artist and architect whose work achieved a rare synthesis of art, architecture, and design. A leading figure of Modernisme, or Catalan Art Nouveau, Gaudí developed a deeply personal language shaped by Catholic faith, close observation of nature, and an unorthodox, experimental approach that remains groundbreaking today. Internationally recognized as Spain’s most famous architect, he is celebrated for buildings such as the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Calvet, where structure, ornament, and symbolism are inseparable

Beyond architecture, Gaudí pursued a holistic design practice, remaining closely involved with every decorative element of his projects, including furniture and objects, which he conceived as integral extensions of the architecture itself. His furniture is characterized by expressive, fluid forms that linger between the Baroque and the Surreal, combining ergonomic sensitivity with sculptural presence. Originally designed for interiors such as Casa Calvet (1898–1899) and Casa Batlló (1904), these works include seats, benches, a coat hanger, and a mirror, all articulating a strong dialogue between artisanal structure and the natural world

BD Barcelona Design was the first company to recognize the relevance of Gaudí’s furniture for contemporary designers and to rescue and revive these historic works. Working with exceptional fidelity, BD produces handcrafted reproductions using the same traditional techniques and materials, such as solid varnished oak, employed by Gaudí, capturing the richness of detail and tactile intelligence of the originals

Through BD Barcelona’s stewardship, Gaudí’s furniture continues to affirm his legacy not only as an architect, but as a visionary designer for whom space, object, and human experience formed a unified whole

STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

Biography

Antoni Gaudí

Born Catalonia, Spain, 1852

Antoni Gaudí was a Catalan artist and architect whose work achieved a rare synthesis of art, architecture, and design. A leading figure of Modernisme, or Catalan Art Nouveau, Gaudí developed a deeply personal language shaped by Catholic faith, close observation of nature, and an unorthodox, experimental approach that remains groundbreaking today. Internationally recognized as Spain’s most famous architect, he is celebrated for buildings such as the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Calvet, where structure, ornament, and symbolism are inseparable

Beyond architecture, Gaudí pursued a holistic design practice, remaining closely involved with every decorative element of his projects, including furniture and objects, which he conceived as integral extensions of the architecture itself. His furniture is characterized by expressive, fluid forms that linger between the Baroque and the Surreal, combining ergonomic sensitivity with sculptural presence. Originally designed for interiors such as Casa Calvet (1898–1899) and Casa Batlló (1904), these works include seats, benches, a coat hanger, and a mirror, all articulating a strong dialogue between artisanal structure and the natural world

BD Barcelona Design was the first company to recognize the relevance of Gaudí’s furniture for contemporary designers and to rescue and revive these historic works. Working with exceptional fidelity, BD produces handcrafted reproductions using the same traditional techniques and materials, such as solid varnished oak, employed by Gaudí, capturing the richness of detail and tactile intelligence of the originals

Through BD Barcelona’s stewardship, Gaudí’s furniture continues to affirm his legacy not only as an architect, but as a visionary designer for whom space, object, and human experience formed a unified whole

STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

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