CALVET CHAIR BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1901

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CALVET CHAIR
BY ANTONI GAUDÍ 1901

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VARNISHED SOLID OAK

IN H 37 W 20.4 D 21.2 SH 17.7
CM H 94 W 52 D 54 SH 45

CUSTOM SIZE OR FINISH ON REQUEST

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Gaudí designed the Calvet Chair for Casa Calvet as an integral part of the building’s interior, imbuing the work with the same sculptural intensity and expressive logic that defines his architecture. Rich in form and emblematic of Gaudí’s enduring creativity, the chair stands as a compact yet powerful expression of his holistic approach to design

The chair is distinguished by its exceptional artisanal carving, particularly along the seatback, where ornament is inseparable from structure. Visually compelling from every angle, the trapezoidal backrest draws the eye downward toward the seat, supported by a single, smooth central neck that lends both elegance and stability to the composition. From the seat, the form extends seamlessly into tapered legs that splay outward like grasping hands, grounding the chair with a sense of organic movement

Composed of five precisely assembled elements, the Calvet Chair achieves a sinuous, slender profile that balances the density of solid oak with an impression of lightness. The dark, unified body contrasts with the delicacy of its supports, which appear fragile yet reveal remarkable structural strength. Each chair is individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate signed by the Director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying it as a faithful and exact reproduction of Antoni Gaudí’s original design

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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

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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

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