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Barcelona Daybed Interior Design Tips

A daybed can be a very versatile and enjoyable item to do interior design with. This is especially true if you’re looking to add accent and style to your living room without much trouble in the process. A daybed is also one of those furniture items that appears specifically designed for living rooms, even though there are a lot of daybeds that were designed for outdoor uses. So, how can you make the best of the one you already have or place a new one around your home? Let’s find out.

The perfect example of a mid-century modern daybed is, of course, the incredibly beautiful Barcelona Daybed. Designed by Mies van der Rohe for American architect Philip Johnson asked him to design his New York City apartment. He took it as an opportunity to employ some of his newly created furniture designs Stateside. It turns out that the project would result in yet another icon, its given name: Daybed.

The Barcelona Designs Barcelona Daybed replica is a furniture piece that you should start to consider including one in your home or office if you don’t already own one. But if you’re looking for other mid-century modern classics at an affordable price, you can look into other recognized sellers!

Where and how to use a daybed

Traditionally, a Daybed is meant to be placed against a wall. With the Barcelona Daybed, you can forget all about this, especially if the room you plan to place it in is big enough to handle it as a centerpiece. One thing you should avoid do is think of the daybed as your regular bed, which stretches vertically from the wall. 

One of the most magical parts of the daybed is that can be set horizontal to the wall, as the edge of a square-shaped living room configuration, and in any other position you choose. 

Because the Daybed is backless, it can be placed anywhere in the room without creating friction. Is doesn’t get in the way of the view through windows when your home has floor to roof windows, and it doesn’t fully close space so you can use it in the center of the rest of the furniture pieces. 

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This daybed can also double as a sofa, but we have to admit that this can be a little counterproductive. Especially since they usually don’t feature backs to assume a sitting position, you’re meant to lie on them, most of the time. The seating part is mostly casual, the daybed can be a very helpful item for resting. 

We suggest you keep comfy throw pillows and blankets nearby on a sofa or armchair. You could also have them over the Daybed, but we feel that takes away attention and blurs the beauty behind the chair. In which case you should abstain from hiding its naturally-occurring elegance and sleekness.

The flexibility and elegance of the Barcelona daybed

A great place to think about setting the Barcelona daybed is somewhere near the entrance to your living space. This would make it appear more casual in your home since the daybed’s main intention is for unwinding in peace and comfort. 

Daybeds without a head cushion are just a big bench. This particular feature makes them perfect for a quick nap or a long reading session. As such, Barcelona’s daybeds are perfect for pairing with arched floor lamps, with the ability to create a personal resting and relaxation area that fulfills the original purpose of the lounge chair and ottoman, for example.

A Barcelona daybed can also be a very comfortable item for a study, home office, or library room, providing you with essentially a second bed for those days in which you just can’t catch a break, exit your home office, or you’re just too tired and need some relaxation time to gather the will to take the tiresome walk towards your actual bedroom. 

Daybeds in the living room also pair well with coffee tables, couches, and even plants. But be careful with what you place near your daybed, spillages (and falls) can be dangerous. 

You must remember to enjoy your daybed as much as you possibly can. That is what it was originally designed for, after all. Because let’s be honest, if this Daybed wasn’t designed for absolute comfort and happiness in your home, what could it have possibly been created for? 

Few furniture items are as functional and simple in its mission while remaining ever so elegant, ornate, and appealing. If there is ever a furniture piece you should count to have on your home for full-on comfort and beauty, this Daybed is it! 

Don’t forget to pair this beauty with the rest of the wonderful pieces from the Barcelona Collection which includes the Barcelona Chair and Table. This collection will make any room feel sleek and modern no matter what you do, just remember to keep comfort and your decoration taste in mind! 

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Womb Chair & Ottoman Replica 5 best stores

Nowadays with the mid-century modern style trend, many pieces of furniture designed during this movement have become the sold-out of our times. Indeed, the existence and success of our store by itself is a statement of how requested these creations are. As within many other lines or catalogs, there are always a few pieces that stand out in the crowd thanks to their growing popularity. If you visit the MHD main page right now, you’ll find out our best sellers include mid-century modern icons like Tulip Tables, Eames lounge chair and, our highlight for today’s blog: Saarinen’s Womb Chair & Ottoman

Eero Saarinen’s masterpiece acclaimed reputation among the furniture loving audience has put it in the spot as one of the most reproduced mid-century modern pieces, just beside Eames’s creation. As a consequence, the appearance of several ethic or bad knock-off sellers that wanted to cover the growing audience need has turned the task of getting a high-quality dream womb into a difficult one. Perhaps, you won’t have to worry anymore because we’ll end the stress of looking for the perfect replica with these 5 best stores to buy the famous womb chair, specifications, and price comparisons (with a non-specifical order) list. 

That said, let’s go!

5 best stores to buy a Womb Chair

Amazon

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Amazon is, of course, the king of all things of e-commerce. And, things are not any different for mid-century trendy furnishings. On their website, you’ll find several broad and varied choices of MCM reproductions and replicas, where there will be the Womb Chair & Ottoman. 

Plus, you’ll be able to profit from free shipping if you are a Prime subbed. Additionally, Amazon offers a solid assortment of mid-century trendy items, like the Saarinen-inspired tulip table.

Cons

Amazon, just like eBay or any similar functioning site, is full official and non-official sellers. Consequently, if you get there, you will have to surf among different womb’s materials, shapes, colors, and price options until you get to find a high-quality piece that matches your budget.

Even for us, certified sellers, it’s difficult to find a link we can % 100 recommend. 

Rove Concepts

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A second option is the one sold by Rove Concepts. RC according to their site is curated and crafted experienced that connects designer samples with individuals who seek it. It was founded in the Pacific Northwest in 2011 and grew from a desire to modernize the industry, focusing on quality and contemporary. 

The version of Eero Saarinen’s piece craft by them is a little more expensive than the options you could find on Amazon but, the quality is assured to be better and easier to find, just like the people say in their good reviews found on their website. 

Cons

Their version includes a high-density cushioning and protective pads for the legs, but the price increase makes it somewhat more undesirable than the ones you could get for less and with better quality in stores like Barcelona Designs or MHD. 

Check it out here!

Barcelona Designs 

Barcelona Designs is a mid-century modern replica store, driven by their mission to share the benefits of high-quality furniture pieces at affordable prices paired with exceptional customer service, that has become the supplier leader of modern, contemporary furniture based on classic furniture.

Their portfolio includes lighting, indoor & outdoor furniture as well as an office furniture range, are crafted from superior quality Italian leather and wood available in a variety of colors, finishes, and textures. 

This version of the iconic womb chair sold by BCN rivals the MHD one in quality and color choice. The materials are very similar but are a little more expensive. However, it is a perfect choice for people outside of the US who are looking to get as close as the original as they can.

Cons

The price tag is a bit higher than MHD but lower than Rove Concepts and Amazon.

1st Dibs

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1st Dibs is another good choice for finding vintage mid-mod furniture online. This site offers a phenomenal collection of mid-century modern and other classics. The sellers on 1st Dibs are almost all top-tier dealers. 

As a consequence, the replicas you can find there tend to be extremely expensive. Showing prices that can go around 6 to 7.5 k. 

Cons

There, this piece version is proven to be high-quality but it tends to be extremely expensive. 

Give a glance at it here!

Manhattan Home Design

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MHD is a high-quality knock-off store that strives to bring to its international clientele, the best mid-century modern furniture replicas at an accessible price. 

The guys at MHD produce quality, true-to-original replicas of the Womb Chair & Ottoman, and tho’ the color palette isn’t as broad as in different makers, the colors evoke the initial style crafted by Saarinen. It is shipped assembled to home as sports a similar size and fine arts specifications of the initial Saarinen product. The upholstery is premium boucle fabric (just like the real one) and premium-grade fiberglass for under $1048.

Cons 

Its quality is a bit lower than the Barcelona Design version, yet very similar and has limited color options. 

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Why Black Is Always In Fashion

For many, Friday the 13th is a wicked day. And if you go solely by the sound of it, Black Friday would be much the same.

Many people think of Friday the 13th as an unlucky date, where Black Friday is the day to get lucky as you shop for a bargain. 
The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday has spread across the globe. While it used to mean a “black” day for businesses (as workers would take it off), the “black” today might be more suggestive towards the hordes of shoppers.

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As the Internet’s advanced, Black Friday has grown online right beside it. Today you can get Black Friday white goods, Black Friday fashion and of course, Black Friday furniture – entirely through online shopping.

And speaking of fashion, black’s played an important hand in its evolution over the past centuries.   

  • The pilgrims who made their way to what would become the US in the 1600s are regularly believed to have only worn black, but this is a popular misunderstanding
  • In Victorian England, mourners wore full black during the “First Mourning” time, then gradually substituted it with other colors as time progressed
  • The “Little Black Dress” came into being in the 1920s, with early designs from none other than Coco Chanel herself
  • The punk and goth subcultures adopted black in their fashion in the 1970s and 80s (and still use it to this day)

As fashion has evolved time and time again, black’s role has too. But it never lost its influence in molding fashion.

Just like in fashion, black represents a significant role in furniture and interior design. Often considered as a sophisticated shade, it’s also adaptable in what tones it blends with. 

And so, in honor of the color black, and the imminent Black Friday furniture sale, we’re going to study some of our favorite “best in black” pieces.

Charcoal Chairs that Ooze Style

Like black, the Barcelona Chair is a timeless masterpiece that’s been in our homes for almost 90 years. 

The chair was designed for the German Pavilion for the International Exposition of 1929, hosted by Barcelona, Spain. Mies van der Rohe alongside Lilly Reich, a German modernist designer, were the creators of this masterpiece, now considered one of the most iconic contributions to home design.

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Designed for dignitaries to relax in luxury as they initiated the Expo ceremonies. Angled at a recline for comfortable rest and standing on fashionably curved legs, the plush leather cushions are most common in black. 

Like the corona that beams around a solar eclipse, the oval cushions of the Corona Chair signify a different sort of darkness. But their purpose is far from harmful – the ovals were individually cut to save on materials that were limited in Europe post-World War II. 

The soft, padded spheres give the Corona Chair a unique form and molded comfort that anyone can experience.

With a melted plastic figure and a smooth blackness, the Panton Chair may seem like a rigid piece of interior design at first. But nothing is boring about the sleek, smooth shape that’s curved for comfort. Like the Corona Chair, it’s another 1960s model – but that’s where the resemblance ends. 

With a functional and attractive aesthetic that’s easy to maintain and belongs in any room in the house, a black Barcelona Chair may be your perfect Black Friday prize.

Pitch-Black Pieces to Style Your Home

This Black Friday, there are many different striking pieces you can have a go at. 

Not all chairs have to be for lounging, you can also include black chairs in your kitchen and dining area. A black wire counter chair with a leatherette seat pad you can have in a diverse selection of colors, making it even better if you’re not sold on an all-black dining area.

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Transform your counter-height dining area into a contemporary showplace while keeping your space as aesthetically beautiful as ever.  

Now, some tables catch the eye with their ebony layers. For instance, the Flower Coffee Table is an aesthetically simplistic but striking coffee table.

When it comes to lighting, metallic is often the “go-to” appearance. But while everything metallic has a minimalistic appeal, a darker counterpart can be just as stylish, if not more. And there’s no better example of darkly-decorated interior lighting than the Spectrum series. 

Center your focus with a blaze of light designed to convey bursts of energy while illuminating your entire room. Whether you create a festive atmosphere with colorful or classic white bulbs, Spectrum brightens every corner in this floor lamp brimming with endless possibilities. This is an inspiring piece that serves its functional tasks admirably.

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From the inspiring piece that serves as a Floor Lamp to the familiar atom-like figure of the Chandelier, this lighting series offers something for anyone looking for a little dark in their lights. You can find even more mid-century modern classics at an affordable price, Barcelona Designs has some beautiful replicas, as well as other recognized sellers

We could go on forever. There are dozens of flawlessly replicated designer furniture in our catalog, in black and plenty of other colors. But now we want to ask you something. Is there any black furniture piece that you love so much that it has become your “go-to” piece?

If you don’t, our Black Friday furniture sale might be the ideal time to get lucky and discover your perfect piece at an unbelievable price.