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Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
By Palazzetti
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970s Barcelona chair and ottoman chromed steel frames with leather strapping, without
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Chairs in Brown Leather, 1970's Generation
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful original pair of mid-century Barcelona chairs in medium brown leather. One owner
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 31 in D 33 in
Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chair by Knoll/MYC, 1970s
By Knoll
Located in PEGO, ES
Vintage original Barcelona armchair designed by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll, ours was manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Olive Green Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Oversized French 1970s Barcelona Style Chrome and Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized French 1970s Barcelona style chairs. Not the typical Mies van der Rohe copy; a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs by Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll international, circa 1970s. The Barcelona chair has a button tufted
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Vintage Caramel Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Danville, CA
These Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Black Leather & Chrome Barcelona Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iconic vintage Barcelona chairs with high quality black leather cushions on a solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction
Upholstery in excellent condiction
Chrome in excellent condiction
"Knoll International" sticker label.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern lounge chairs look amazing in any home, business, or office. Please confirm the item location (NY
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antoni Gaudi Casa Calvet Stool Vanity Chair BD Barcelona Re Edition Mahogany
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Corner chair by Antoni Gaudi for Casa Calvet during Barcelona's Art Nouveau period. Designed in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Vintage Chrome Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
Offered is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs circa 1979 Pair Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Barcelona Lounge Chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chairs by Supreme Industria Argentina
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of 1970's era Barcelona style lounge chairs. Supreme Industria Argentina was first original
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Flat Steel Chrome Lounge Chairs, Milo Baughman Inspired
By Bernhardt
Located in Buffalo, NY
der Rohe's (Barcelona Chair)
Newly reupholstered,,
The Chrome frame is in nice vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe.
Interesting features are the rear cut of the shell which increases
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rattan MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Rare Elegant Tecta Variant
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern cantilever MR Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in chromed bent tube steel and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe.
Interesting features are the rear cut of the shell which increases
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Cane and Chrome MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, Knoll 1970s reissue
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
. Thonet took over production in the early 1930’s and the MR chairs were the most expensive in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.99 in W 19.26 in D 27.25 in
Memphis Chair by Javier Mariscal ''Garriris'', Black Leather, 1897
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Garriris chair by Javier Mariscal, produced by Akaba in 1987, restored & recovered by the architect
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in the Milo Baughman's Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome lounge chair. circa 1970s.
Inspired by Milo Baughman and the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
design is written in pieces such as Mies’ elegant Barcelona Chair, Saarinen’s pedestal Tulip chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Label Stamped Barcelona Table, Knoll Products, circa 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930. Chromed steel "X" frame form also found in the Barcelona chair. Authentic "KP" stamp on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
International in 1972.
Made of chromed steel and leather.
Excellent vintage condition.
The Barcelona chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 77.96 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottomans circa 1979 Pair Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
listings for the pair of Barcelona chairs from the same estate.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona chair in 1929 to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain in the German Pavilion. This was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Office Sofa in the Milo Baughman's Style. Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Baughman and the Barcelona Chair by Mies Van der Rohe's Designs.
Features a solid metal square frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early André Ricard Mid-Century Table Lamp For Metalarte, Spain 1973
By André Ricard, Metalarte, Metalarte Spain
Located in London, GB
the early 1970s.
The lamp consists of a rotating head comprised of a circular chrome block, with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Medium-High Jamaica Counter Stool Aluminium Seat & Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 6 Jamaica Kitchen Counter High Stool Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in Dm 18.51 in
Set of 3 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Kitchen Counter Stools model "Jamacia" by Pepe Cortes Silver Seat, Chromed Steel
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in Dm 18.51 in
Set of 6 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 2 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 3 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Bar stool model "Jamaica" by Pepe Cortes all painted black with swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Low Jamaica stool on casters beech wood seat chromed steel structure five legs
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 19.3 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Stool model "Jamaica" by Pepe Cortes bar height beech wood swivel seat metal leg
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Bar Stool model "Jamaica" stool by Pepe Cortes, aluminium swivel seat steel legs
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Kitchen counter top stool by Pepe Cortes model "Jamaica" beech wood swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Bar stool model "Jamaica" by Pepe Cortes Spainall black aluminium swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Joe D'urso for KNOLL International Black Granite Top Round Dining Table
By Joseph D'Urso
Located in East Hampton, NY
— oftentimes a Wassily or Barcelona Chair.
In 1980, D’Urso collaborated with Knoll to develop a collection of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
Knoll International Catalogs
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Harry Bertoia, whose iconic creations are showcased within these pages. Explore the iconic Barcelona
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Sculpture Owl Designer : Guayasamin, Year: 1955
By Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Barcelona in 1955. In 1957, at the Fourth Biennial of São Paulo, he was named the best South American
Category
Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Barcelona Chair Frames
Located in Southampton, NY
Aged patina, ready to be revamped with cushions which we can do for you with here with fabrics from our extensive library or you may send your own fabric or leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
SP01 Michelle Chair in Barcelona Black-White Fabric, Made in Italy
By SP01, Tim Rundle
Located in Sydney, NSW
Michelle chair makes a bold style statement, the variously oval or round backs and set upon fine tubular
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Red Leather Barcelona by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales
The iconic Barcelona chair. A must for any space.
The Barcelona chair was designed in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dining Chairs by Jørgen Kastholm JK 770 Denmark 1970s
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare set of four Jørgen Kastholm JK 770 chairs, Kill International 1970. Only a few month in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Brown and Tan Leather Grassoler Chairs from Spain, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 4 grassoler chairs with adjustable head rests from the 1970s
Very comfortable with
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 36.23 in
Florence Knoll Marble & Teak Credenza, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Barcelona Chair which he had designed with Lilly Reich in 1929. Knoll also tapped artists to create
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
1970's Barcelona Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of iconic 1970's Barcelona chairs by Knoll that were designed by Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modern Knoll Style Dark Brown Leather & Chrome Italian Barcelona Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of modern knoll style dark brown leather and chrome Italian 1970s Barcelona chairs. In really
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 30 in D 33 in
Pair of Jay Spectre Original Knoll Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of stamped Knoll production 1970s Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe, 1929. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970's Pair of Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Nicely patinated pair of dark tan leather Barcelona chairs on stainless steel frames. Both retain
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Lounge Chairs
Barcelona Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A reproduction (very good one) of the famous Barcelona chair produced and sold thru Knoll. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
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1970s Barcelona Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s barcelona chair you’re looking for. A 1970s barcelona chair — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s barcelona chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1970s barcelona chair bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1970s barcelona chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Palazzetti are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1970s Barcelona Chair?
The average selling price for a 1970s barcelona chair at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $12,750 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About 1970s Barcelona Chair
- How is a Barcelona chair made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Barcelona chair is a simple shape featuring a single curve bar to form the seat and another to form the back, with both intersecting at the center. A side profile of the chair will look like the letter ‘x’ with a curve. This simple design continues to be a favorite with home decor enthusiasts. Shop a range of Barcelona chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Barcelona chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as seating for the King and Queen of Spain in case they visited the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of Barcelona chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The signature on a Barcelona chair is usually a stamp found on the base. In addition to the signature of Mies van der Rohe, the stamp typically includes an individual production number. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The Barcelona chair is so popular for a couple of reasons. Many people prize the chair for its regal appearance. In its X-shaped structure, the Barcelona chair recalls the ancient folding stools of Egypt and Rome and was designed with swooping lines and a luxe contrast of materials between the chrome-plated frame and quilted leather cushions. Its minimalist design makes it a popular choice for professional settings like reception areas and offices. The chair also offers plenty of support and boasts durable, sturdy construction. Plus, many buyers appreciate the long history of the acclaimed chair, which was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, and debuted in 1929. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Barcelona chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe featured ivory upholstery made of pigskin leather. Modern incarnations come in a wide range of upholstery colors and are available from Knoll Furniture. You'll find a variety of Barcelona chairs 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot an authentic Knoll Barcelona chair, first check the back cushion to make sure it retains its shape and doesn’t sag. The chair should be slightly taller than its steel frame and curved in shape. The upholstery should be excellent and even, with no signs of improper workmanship. For vintage chairs, look for a Knoll sticker or label on the bottom cushion. For chairs made after 1996, check for a “Knoll Studios” stamp on the frame. Shop authentic Knoll Barcelona chairs on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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