13th March 2009

5 Reasons not to buy the cheapest Barcelona chair

We love the Barcelona chair. The design is almost 100 years old and it looks as good today as it always has done. A chair truly fit for a King and Queen. To learn more of the chair's history click Barcelona chair history.

We take our furniture very, very seriously. Selling beautifully crafted furniture is the main reason we setup Iconic Interiors. This is more than a business to us. As stated on the home page of this site, "Our promise to you is very simple, if you do not love our furniture as much as we do we’ll take it back and refund you in full." This brings me to the point of this article. We understand what makes a good Barcelona chair. A chair which will last a generation. So, without further a do I present you with our 5 Reasons Not To Buy A Cheap Barcelona Chair:.

Reason one is the cost

Think about this for a moment. How can the retailer possibly sell a quality Barcelona chair for three to four hundred pounds? To sell the chair for this cost simply means many corners have been cut in the chair's manufacture. Savings have been made on low quality leather, leather not being used on all sides of the cushion, hollow steel frame, using low grade steel less than the recommended 12mm thickness, cheap foam which makes the chair uncomfortable, cushion buttons which come away after a few weeks and so on. I think you get the point ;-)

For reason two you'll find the comfort is compromised

This is a real shame because some people will be put off the Barcelona chair altogether if they sit on one of the cheaper models. They find the cushioning to be very stiff. As with all things foam comes in many different varieties. Low cost foam is very stiff and affords little give. The difference in comfort from a low end Barcelona chair and ours is staggering. Your bum sinks into our soft cushions giving a very comfortable experience.

Reason three is longevity

How long do you expect your Barcelona chair to last? We have asked many of our customers this same question. In most cases they expected the chair to last beyond 10 years. We agree, a good Barcelona chair should last 10 years and much longer. Something to ponder, how long would you expect a £300 chair to last? The answer is certainly not 10 years.. From our experience these low end chairs begin to lose their looks within 6 months. This is the quality tipping point. Low end furniture ages badly whereas well built furniture ages gracefully. A good piece of furniture gains character.

Reason four is the type of leather and the amount of leather used for the two Barcelona chair cushions

You've guessed it, on the cheaper chairs the leather is low quality. This can be a major cost saving. We however cover our cushions in luxurious full aniline leather. Many manufacturers, in an attempt to save on costs, will either use fabric or PU (imitation leather made from plastic) on the underside and backs of the cushions.

The fifth reason is that our Barcelona chair is the choice of Architects and Interior Designers

This reason speaks for itself. We cannot think of a better recommendation for our furniture. These professionals understand quality and what is required in its manufacture to withstand the rigours of a commercial environment.

Our promise to you is that if you're not 110% satisfied with our beautiful barcelona chairs then we'll refund you in full - and we mean in full. We'll arrange to have the furniture picked up at no cost to you whatsoever. We provide this promise because we are so confident with our Barcelona chair and our furniture as a whole that we know you'll be overjoyed with your choice.

Further information regarding our Barcelona range can be found at our sister site www.thebarcelonachair.co.uk

Mark
14th March 2009

Back to recent articles >>