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Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brussels, BE
Early and rare "Barcelona" chair and ottoman designed by Mies van der rohe and manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe by Stiegler 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Aachen, NW
These rare Barcelona chairs were designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the famous Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Elephant Hide Grey Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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 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
Early Pair MCM Knoll Barcelona Chairs Black Leather Mies van der Rohe 1961
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
A collectors pair of Early Knoll Associates production Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 1961
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs are in fact authentic Barcelona chairs manufactured by the German Company, Waldemar Stiegler
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
, simple profile the Barcelona chair epitomizes early 20th century modernism. The Barcelona chair combines
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Art Nouveau chairs made of carved ashwood and upholstered with their original floral
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.7 in W 22.64 in D 24.61 in
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
at the World Exhibition in Barcelona. Hjorths’s early oeuvre is characterized by a very decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Midcentury White Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
Barcelona Chair (1929/1948), Harry Bertoia’s Diamond Chair (1952), Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Armchair (1957), as
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Tarleton, GB
Antique Cafe Chair
A stunning design classic by J & J Kohn Ltd dated circa early 1900's
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Pair of Tugendhat Chairs in White Leather by Mies Van Der Rohe, 1929
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Industries for Knoll beginning in 1964 through the early 1980s.
The Tugendhat chair is reminiscent of Van
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 6 Oak chairs with original patinated Niger leather.
Jacob Kjær (1896–1957) was a Danish
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome & Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
Farnsworth House; and many more. He is credited with the design of the Barcelona chair and table, the Brno
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 24 in
Oddysey Light Grey Large Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
most interesting designs of the early ‘00s, he opened his own agency in Barcelona. His influences range
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oddysey Brown Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
in the Balearic Islands, followed by a diploma in Design and Interior Design here in Barcelona. Back
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oddysey Black Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
in the Balearic Islands, followed by a diploma in Design and Interior Design here in Barcelona. Back
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oscar Tusquets Table 'Gaulino' Walnut by BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino table designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010.
Oscar
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oscar Tusquets Table 'Gaulino' Black Stained Wood by BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino table designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010.
Oscar
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oscar Tusquets Table 'Gaulino' Black Stained Wood by BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chair.
Dimensions:
120 x 240 x H.74 cm
About the designer:
Born in Barcelona in 1941, Oscar Tusquets
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oscar Tusquets Table 'Gaulino' Black Ashwood / Glass by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino table designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010.
Oscar
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
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
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
, which is the case for the Knieschwimmer chair.
Until 25 February 2018, the Barcelona Design Museum
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Early 1960s Production
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early 1960s Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coffee table. Solid stainless steel frame with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Early Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies Van Der Rohe and Lily Reich for Knoll c1949
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
production, c1948-1952. Stainless steel "X" frame form also found in the Barcelona chair. KP (Knoll Products
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barcelona chair and the matching footstool were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Barcelona Daybed in Brown Leather by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
like the Barcelona chair, the daybed is characterized by a high degree of detail. Each of the 72
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 17.72 in W 77.17 in D 38.59 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
Early André Ricard Mid-Century Table Lamp For Metalarte, Spain 1973
By Metalarte, André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in London, GB
For sale is an early example of this rare table lamp by André Ricard, for METALARTE, Spain, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
significant 20th-century collectables. The model is also referred to as the “Barcelona Chair” because it was
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of Four White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
.
Knoll’s signature pieces include Breuer’s Wassily Chair (1925), Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair (1929
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet Model Birch in Sweden 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
the chair, sofa or in this case the cabinet. Includes original key.
Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) was
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Pair of Austrian Secessionist Side Armchairs by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 34.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
The 'New York' sofa is a great option for owners of the 'Barcelona' chairs by Mies van der Rohe for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
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
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
) designed icons such as the 1914 Faaborg Chair and the 1933 Safari Chair, as well as the design for the
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Carlina Round Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
smoked glass top.
Gaulino Family
Distinctive elements of the Gaulino chair run through this set of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Ash
Carlina Low Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
smoked glass top.
Gaulino Family
Distinctive elements of the Gaulino chair run through this set of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Ash
Carlina 220 Dining Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
tempered smoked glass top.
Gaulino Family
Distinctive elements of the Gaulino chair run through this
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Ash
Carlina Side Table by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Gaulino Family
Distinctive elements of the Gaulino chair run through this set of tables, combining clean
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Ash
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
upholstered in natural hide, black hide or toasted hide. Please contact us.
The original Gaulino chair is
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Hide, Ash
A Pair of Kitchen Counter Stools model "Jamacia" by Pepe Cortes, 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
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 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
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
Pair of Amanta armchairs by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
designed by Mario Bellini for the early days of the Italian firm. He was inspired by Ludwig Mies Van de
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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 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
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 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
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
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Questions About Early 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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