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Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine original Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs
Original Full Grain Leather Seats and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
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 in the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Elephant Hide Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Danville, CA
Rare set of four, early Barcelona chairs in elephant hide grey leather. Some patina and visible
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Selig, a Pair
By Selig
Located in Esperance, NY
This nice pair of lounge chairs that are made by Selig. The chair cushions are leather and are
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gerald R. Griffith Barcelona Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Gerald R. Griffith, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A collector's pair. This stunning pair of Barcelona chairs with ottomans were made by Gerald R
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early Knoll Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van den Rohe. Stainless steel frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Ernst Josef Althoff Lounge Chair Barcelona Style 60s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Barcelona armchair designed by Prof. Ernst Josef Althoff in the 1960s. Ernst Josef Althoff was
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Rare 1960s Gerald R.Griffith Barcelona Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collector's pair! These stunning pair of Barcelona chairs were made by Gerald R. Griffith under
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s
Labelled, Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Low Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Chair in Oak and Pierre Frey's Fabric - Barcelona
Located in Girona, ES
"Petit Voyage" fabric by Maison Pierre Frey, Paris.
Spain, Barcelona, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Feathers
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jordi Vilanova Rush Chairs, Set of Four
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four chairs designed by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in Barcelona around 1960. Modern lines
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Steen Ostergaard Steel-Line Chair
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
van der Rohe Barcelona chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Club Chairs
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Casual and chic compared to the more formal Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, this pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs of mahogany and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Mid -Century A.G Barcelona Walnut Armchairs with Bouclé Fabric, Spain 1960s
By AG Barcelona
Located in Almelo, NL
lounge chairs designed and manufactured by A.G Barcelona in Spain during the 1960s are now available
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Jacob Kjær Lounge Chairs Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - scandinavian modern.
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed and manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Moduline Lounge Chairs by France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Highland, IN
Mies' Barcelona chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rudolf Horn for Rölf Cantilever Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Steel
By Rudolf Horn 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
version by coping with the stiffness of the Barcelona chair through the recreation of the crossed steel
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Modern Neoclassical Black Leather Strap Chairs Attributed Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
slipper chairs attributed to Pierre Lottier. The walnut wood frames are arranged in a classical curile X
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29 in W 17.75 in D 22 in
Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
furniture design award. Similar In style of Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair for Knoll. Leather is worn
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs in the Style of Florence Knoll, 1960s, Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
make an interesting alternative to Mies' ubiquitous 'Barcelona' chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.04 in W 23.82 in D 29.73 in
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
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
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
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
Beautiful Ico Parisi '856' Leather Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1957
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Barcelona' chair.
Exhibitions:
'Colori e forme nella casa d’oggi” Como, Italy, 1957.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Six Reno Chairs by Spanish Architects Correa & Milá, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Reno chairs designed in 1961 by Spanish architects Federico Correa and Alfonso Milá for
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Cognac Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Off-White Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
Table sold individually
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 29.34 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Black Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Black Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Bauhaus Style Visitor Lounge Chair in Black Leather, Germany 1960's
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classic modernist chair. Reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair. In original
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Ottoman in Red Leather restored
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1960s production Barcelona stool or ottoman, produced by Knoll, with a leather seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 14.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
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
Wassily Kandinsky Framed Abstract Etching, circa 1960
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wasily Kandinsky framed abstract etching.
Made by the artist, circa 1960
Framed in Barcelona by a
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Early 1960s Production
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
the original owner. See our listing for the four brown leather Barcelona chairs acquired at the same
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Rare Barcelona Ottomans by Mies van der Rohe for G.R. Griffith, Original Label
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gerald R. Griffith
Located in Buffalo, NY
appear in 1960. Manufactured by the metal-worker Jerry Griffith, this iteration of the Barcelona chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Woman in rocking chair oil on canvas painting fauvism nude
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman in rocking chair - Oil on canvas.
Work measurements 61x46
Category
1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 24.02 in W 18.12 in
Rare Pair Sleek Nicos Zographos Limited Leather & Stainless Steel Club Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Zographos delivered; his Ribbon Chair (1959) was an at-the-time contemporary take on the classic Barcelona
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 31 in D 31 in
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barcelona chair for instance, the legs are more robust solid stainless and take a ribbon form, rather than
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Amanta chair set by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s.
The Amanta model was the first piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Rohe's Barcelona armchair to produce one of the very first modular sofas. This series is no longer in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
"Le Bouquet, " Original Color Lithograph Portrait signed by Francois Batet
By Francois Batet
Located in Milwaukee, WI
woman leaning on a chair next to a bouquet of flowers.
16 5/8" x 20 3/4" image
22" x 30" paper
29 1/2
Category
1960s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Rare Large Michel Mangematin Bronze Coffee Table, 1962
By Michel Mangematin
Located in New York, NY
legs of his designs are a nod of appreciation towards Van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair. The scarcity of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Nine Watercolors by Designer Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in NYC, NY
by renowned Barcelona interior designer Pierre Lottier. The drawings with various signatures, printed
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
"Horse Riding in Autumn", 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Emilio Grau Sala
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Madrid, ES
characteristic garden chairs typical of Grau Sala, which are its hallmark, also appear in the foreground, this
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Spring in Bagatelle", 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Spanish Artist E. Grau Sala
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Madrid, ES
centre of this beautiful Parisian park view, the silhouettes of some chairs in red, very characteristic
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bugle Base Stool in Polished Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocking Chair (designed for The POTUS). Charles also drew inspiration from chairs he had seen in Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Nickel
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table Model PE37
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
versatile. We currently have it paired in the gallery between a pair of vintage Barcelona chairs across from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
table, chair side table, bedside nightstand, etc. as well as a elegant, sophisticated, and highly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron
Viviendo con Van Gogh (Living with Van Gogh)
By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Located in Atlanta, GA
accepted into the Escuela Superior de Bellas Artes de San Jorge in Barcelona. In 1960, he moved to Paris
Category
2010s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper, Graphite
"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Miguel Milà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
school and the EIWA school in Barcelona from 1960 till 1980. Since 1960 he has been a founding member of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the Barcelona chair, the sloped leather-and-steel piece created by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the Barcelona chair, the sloped leather-and-steel piece created by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the Barcelona chair, the sloped leather-and-steel piece created by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Barcelona Chair 1960 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barcelona chair 1960 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every barcelona chair 1960 was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a barcelona chair 1960, we have 282 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barcelona chair 1960 — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A barcelona chair 1960 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one barcelona chair 1960 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Lilly Reich produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Barcelona Chair 1960?
Prices for a barcelona chair 1960 start at $695 and top out at $56,090 with the average selling for $5,800.
Finding the Right seating for You
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Barcelona Chair 1960
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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