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| Architect Philip Johnson was instrumental in helping the Barcelona couch gain popularity, using it first in his New York City apartment, and later making it a star in The Glass House in New Canaan, Conn. Philip Johnson's Glass House is now run by The National Trust for Historic Preservation from May-November; check out theglasshouse.org for more information.
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| The daybed's low profile keeps spectacular views of Lake Michigan open. This apartment is in one of Mies's iconic Lake Shore Drive apartment buildings in Chicago. Private Comment
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| I wish I had a nickel for each time I've spied a Barcelona couch on a modern house tour. This one was in a contemporary condominium in Atlanta. This room shows how well it can work with a variety of furniture styles; a burled wood coffee table works with it just as well as a more expected chrome and glass table would. Private Comment
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| This daybed can transform a tight office or library space into a guest room. Private Comment
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| A range of colors are available; this caramel leather version is a warm piece that blends in with other furnishings; it stands out more in black or white. Private Comment
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| This room is an ode to Mies, with a wink to Frank Gehry. Private Comment
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| This designer has dressed the bed a bit, softening it and helping it blend with the layered textures in this contemporary room. Private Comment
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| A white version with coordinating Barcelona chairs is a good choice for this light-filled contemporary penthouse. I wonder if they have a view of the Seagram Building, a Mies/Johnson masterpiece. Private Comment
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| The piece works very well in versatile spaces, providing boundaries and a variety of uses. This room also contains a few other icons you might want to learn more about: Eileen Gray's side table, and Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair. Private Comment
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| A pair of Barcelona chairs and a Barcelona couch create an extra seating area in this large and minimal bedroom. Their low profiles keep the views open. Private Comment
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