One of the things that I have come to love about my designer furniture is not only the fact that it has proven to be a very durable piece of furniture, but also one that has been constructed with a high degree of craftsmanship. Unlike cheaper furniture which is often mass-produced and where the maker has resorted to cutting corners, the barcelona still reflects its original old-world standards for materials and construction. There are no flimsy metals used in the construction of this chair — and you will never find one made with thin, cheap, easily worn-through materials either. Perhaps this is the secret that explains why the barcelona will outlast other types of chairs.