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The 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.
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Mid Century White Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern white Barcelona chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe were
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Barcelona White Chair
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this excellent chair provides elegance while guaranteeing comfort. The
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$972 / item
Ultra Rare 30th Knoll Anniversary Limited Edition Barcelona Chair No 27/100
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
chairs in cream white leather. The very first Barcelona chairs in 1929 were also produced in this colour
Category
Vintage 1980s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chairs with Frames
By Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Barcelona Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
SP01 Michelle Chair in Barcelona Black-White Fabric, Made in Italy
By SP01, Tim Rundle
Located in Sydney, NSW
, Made in Italy by SP01.
About this finishing:
Shell: natural ash A01N
Seat: Barcelona black-white
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel