Antoni Gaudí's Batlló Chair Gets Limited Reissue by BD Barcelona & CASA VALLE for NYCxDesign

BD Barcelona has partnered with Giancarlo Valle and Jane Keltner de Valle’s CASA VALLE to reproduce a 50-piece run of architect Antoni Gaudí‘s Batlló Chair, originally designed for the Casa Batlló dining room during the period of 1904-1906. The special release, rendered in a timeless ebony stain, is on view now with other pieces from BD’s Gaudí Collection at gallery CASA VALLE for NYCxDesign.

Though born in the early 20th century, the striking design exemplifies the language of Catalan’s “Modernisme,” closely associated with the then-innovative Art Nouveau aesthetic. Gaudí’s whimsical and awe-inspiring designs are foundational to the movement, also characterized by the dramatic curves, tapered silhouettes, and naturalistic inspiration seen in the famous chair. In tandem with promoting the legacy of Gaudí’s design language, the chair’s darkened finish injects it with contemporaneity.

According to BD Barcelona, each chair is an “exact reproduction of the original, handcrafted by artisans in Barcelona,” complete with a certificate signed by the Gaudí Cathedra to guarantee authenticity. The Spanish furniture purveyor’s Gaudí Collection joins its Art Editions initiative, which focuses on collectable limited editions like the iconic designs of Salvador Dalí.

CASA VALLE highlights the significance of the famed architect today, saying “Gaudí’s work and brand of modernism feels incredibly relevant today. We wanted to retell this rich story in the context of what is happening now, and connect it to the energy and ideas coming out of New York and what could come next,” in a statement.

Interested parties can enquire with BD Barcelona for more information on the limited-edition release. The 50 ebony editions will be on view at CASA VALLE’s at 50 Lispenard Street location from May 15-21.