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Barcelona Style Chair

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe
Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the legendary Mies van der Rohe, these Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs are a celebration of modernist design and enduring elegance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs
Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Red Lion, PA

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Mies van der Rohe for Knoll In need of restoration

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames
Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames

Italian Barcelona Style Chair and Ottoman Frames

By Palazzetti

Located in New York, NY

1980's Barcelona chair and ottoman with polished steel frames and leather strapping, without cushions. Manufactured by Palazzetti, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Frame Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Barcelona Frame Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Barcelona Frame Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Barcelona style chair with two tufted black cushions.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Oversized French 1970s Barcelona Style Chrome and Leather Chairs
Pair of Oversized French 1970s Barcelona Style Chrome and Leather Chairs

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 reinterpretation of the design from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig

Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shaped chrome legs are accented by hardwood design detail, adding to the vintage charm of these Barcelona style chairs. Please confirm item loc...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair Newly Reupholstered
MCM Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair Newly Reupholstered

MCM Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair Newly Reupholstered

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Style Chair Newly Reupholstered in Natural White Brazilian Hair-On Cowhide with Distressed Cognac Italian Leather Tri...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

White vinyl upholstery and chrome are paired to elegant effect in this vintage pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Barcelona Style Scoop Slipper Lounge Chairs
Vintage Barcelona Style Scoop Slipper Lounge Chairs

Vintage Barcelona Style Scoop Slipper Lounge Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning midcentury design with heavy flat bar chrome bases and tufted upholstery. The "X" shaped sides and angled seats ensure maximum comfort without sacrificing style. This eleg...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this chair has a seat and back cushions that adapt to fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar ...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barcelona-Style Leather Slipper Chair, Handcrafted Steel, Italy, 2005
Barcelona-Style Leather Slipper Chair, Handcrafted Steel, Italy, 2005

Barcelona-Style Leather Slipper Chair, Handcrafted Steel, Italy, 2005

By Knoll

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

La poltrona Barcelona si distingue per la sua struttura in acciaio inossidabile con finitura a specchio, che aggiunge un sofisticato tocco di lucentezza. Leather-covered elastic stra...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair by Artesian
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair by Artesian

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair by Artesian

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this chair has a seat and back cushions that adapt to fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Selig, a Pair
Vintage Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Selig, a Pair

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 missing buttons.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Style Barcelona Chairs in Chocolate Leather
Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Style Barcelona Chairs in Chocolate Leather

Pair of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Style Barcelona Chairs in Chocolate Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of Barcelona-style lounge chairs, a tribute to the 1929 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Art Deco Aluminum and Black Barcelona Style X Framed Sleek Lounge Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Aluminum and Black Barcelona Style X Framed Sleek Lounge Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Aluminum and Black Barcelona Style X Framed Sleek Lounge Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This pair of Art Deco aluminum Barcelona-style lounge chairs exudes a sleek, modernist appeal with their clean lines and metallic finish.

Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available

Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Ottoman by Artesian (2 available)
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Ottoman by Artesian (2 available)

Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Ottoman by Artesian (2 available)

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this ottoman has a cushion that adapt to fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar stainless ste...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs
Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs

Spanish Art Nouveau Antoni Gaudi Style Pair of Carved Ashwood Side Chairs

Located in Barcelona, ES

These stylish hand carved chairs were made in Spain in the style of the Master Antoni Gaudí.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stylish pair of 1970s “in the style of” Barcelona chairs, each with a matching button-tufted leather cushion, raised on elegant polished chromed X-frame bases.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

By Vitra, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio

Located in Praha, CZ

- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair / Mies van der Rohe - Also as dining chair.

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Pair of Barcelona Chairs
Pair of Barcelona Chairs

Pair of Barcelona Chairs

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H 29 in W 30 in D 22 in

Pair of Barcelona Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Millwood, VA

Pair of chrome framed Barcelona style chairs with buttoned vinyl seats.

Category

Late 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Fascm International
Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Fascm International

Pair of Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs by Fascm International

By Fasem International

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish pair of Barcelona style chairs date to the 1980s and were manufactured by Fascm International.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ernst Josef Althoff Lounge Chair Barcelona Style 60s Mid-Century Modern
Ernst Josef Althoff Lounge Chair Barcelona Style 60s Mid-Century Modern

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 friends with Mies van der Rohe and his design of this armchair shows that both also go ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona-Style Chair
Barcelona-Style Chair

Barcelona-Style Chair

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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in

Barcelona-Style Chair

Located in Esbjerg, DK

One of the most important and iconic modern chair designs, the Barcelona chair style chair is as stylish and relevant today as when it was first designed in 1929 for the German Pavil...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van Der Rohe
Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van Der Rohe

Pair of Barcelona Style Chairs after Mies Van Der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Barcelona style chairs after Mies Van Der Rohe in stainless steel frame,saddle leather straps,foam rubber cushions with button tufting.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Barcelona Style Chair in Black Leather
Barcelona Style Chair in Black Leather

Barcelona Style Chair in Black Leather

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H 27 in W 29.5 in D 35 in

Barcelona Style Chair in Black Leather

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Barcelona style lounge chair in black leather. Chrome frame is clean showing no pitting or plating flaws.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tufted Barcelona-Style Chairs with Chrome Frames
Tufted Barcelona-Style Chairs with Chrome Frames

Tufted Barcelona-Style Chairs with Chrome Frames

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s Armless tufted lounge chairs with chrome frames. An interesting style that brings to mind both the iconic Barcelona chair but also designs by Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of White Leather Barcelona Style Chairs
Pair of White Leather Barcelona Style Chairs

Pair of White Leather Barcelona Style Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Heavy weight chrome in great shape, gently used white leather in good vintage condition with one button missing leather. Looks exactly like the Knoll Barcelona chairs, but no markin...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs
Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs

Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs

Located in Round Top, TX

This new Barcelona style black leather chair has a vintage Mid-Century look featuring a chrome frame and tufted leather seat and back.

Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs
Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs

Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair with Chrome Legs

Located in Round Top, TX

This new Barcelona style black leather chair has a vintage Mid-Century look featuring a chrome frame and tufted leather seat and back.

Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Pair of Iconic Barcelona Style Chairs in Rich Brown Mohair
Pair of Iconic Barcelona Style Chairs in Rich Brown Mohair

Pair of Iconic Barcelona Style Chairs in Rich Brown Mohair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of vintage Barcelona style Mid-Century Modern chairs with solid chrome bases, well constructed seat straps and newly upholstered rich chocolate brown mohair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs Restored in Patchwork Zebra Hide, Pair
Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs Restored in Patchwork Zebra Hide, Pair

Vintage Barcelona Style Chairs Restored in Patchwork Zebra Hide, Pair

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We collected this pair of chairs in the manner of the original Barcelona chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe. Our master upholsterers created brand new seat and back cushions for the...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Chrome Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Chrome Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Chrome Black Leather Barcelona Style Chair Italy, 1970s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful set of four, chrome and tufted black leather, Barcelona style side chairs, made in Italy, circa the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Striped Barcelona Chair
Striped Barcelona Chair

Striped Barcelona Chair

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H 28 in W 30.5 in D 31 in

Striped Barcelona Chair

Located in New York, NY

Single Barcelona style chair. This Barcelona chair has a chrome plated steel frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barcelona Chairs
Pair of Barcelona Chairs

Pair of Barcelona Chairs

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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Barcelona Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of black leather Barcelona style chairs. Very high quality replica reproductions in excellent condition.

Category

Early 2000s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Modern Barcelona Chrome Side Chair
Vintage Modern Barcelona Chrome Side Chair

Vintage Modern Barcelona Chrome Side Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage modern polished chrome side chair attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Barcelona style chair with stainless steel frame and original upholstered seat and back with origin...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Style Black Leather Chairs, Mies van der Rohe
Pair of Knoll Barcelona Style Black Leather Chairs, Mies van der Rohe

Pair of Knoll Barcelona Style Black Leather Chairs, Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two classic midcentury style Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Studio Barcelona style chairs with Spinneybeck black leather cushions and stainless steel frames.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red Leather Barcelona Style Accent Lounge Chair attributed to Knoll
Red Leather Barcelona Style Accent Lounge Chair attributed to Knoll

Red Leather Barcelona Style Accent Lounge Chair attributed to Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A red leather Barcelona style chair attributed to Knoll. A stunning edition of the classic Barcelona chair featuring a lush red leather cushion set.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Looking Black Leather Barcelona Style Ottoman with Chrome Legs
Vintage Looking Black Leather Barcelona Style Ottoman with Chrome Legs

Vintage Looking Black Leather Barcelona Style Ottoman with Chrome Legs

Located in Round Top, TX

This matches a pair of Barcelona style chairs that are also available. Each of the chairs and the individual ottoman are sold separately.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Pair of Barcelona Chairs Style
Pair of Barcelona Chairs Style

Pair of Barcelona Chairs Style

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H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Barcelona Chairs Style

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Geneva, CH

Pair of Barcelona chairs style, very good vintage condition, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chair
Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chair

Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chair

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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Barcelona Style Leather Lounge Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Barcelona style leather lounge chair, dating to the early 1990's pretty nice copy of the Classic chair!

Category

1990s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Barcelona Style Lounge Chair
Mid Century Barcelona Style Lounge Chair

Mid Century Barcelona Style Lounge Chair

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H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 25.2 in

Mid Century Barcelona Style Lounge Chair

By Knoll

Located in Buxton, GB

Crafted with an eye for classic design, this Mid Century Barcelona Style Lounge Chair exudes timeless elegance.

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barcelona Chair with Ottoman
Barcelona Chair with Ottoman

Barcelona Chair with Ottoman

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H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

Barcelona Chair with Ottoman

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Vienna, AT

Coffee brown original vintage set of Barcelona Chair and Ottoman manufactured by Knoll in the 60s

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Vintage 1960s American International Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Style Aluminum "Barcelona" Chairs
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Style Aluminum "Barcelona" Chairs

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Style Aluminum "Barcelona" Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Two ultra-light Mies Van der Rohe style aluminum "Barcelona" chairs with original tan, mustard tufted Naugahyde cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s American International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Tufted Lounge Chair
Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Tufted Lounge Chair

Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Tufted Lounge Chair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Embrace the elegance of the Mid Century Modern Barcelona Style Tufted Lounge Chair, a fusion of classic design and modern comfort.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Chrome Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Chrome Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Chrome Lounge Chair

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern Barcelona style lounge chair with a chrome frame and leather cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Brown Leather Barcelona Style Lounge Chair with Chrome Base
Modern Brown Leather Barcelona Style Lounge Chair with Chrome Base

Modern Brown Leather Barcelona Style Lounge Chair with Chrome Base

By Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Brown leather Barcelona style lounge chair circa 1960's. Leather has some wear consistent age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Pair of Barcelona Style Black Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs
Contemporary Pair of Barcelona Style Black Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs

Contemporary Pair of Barcelona Style Black Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Bold, iconic, and undeniably modern, this striking pair of Barcelona-style lounge chairs adds a touch of luxury to any interior.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Barcelona Style Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic barcelona style chair available at 1stDibs. Each barcelona style chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barcelona style chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A barcelona style chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barcelona style chair over the years, but those crafted by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Barcelona Style Chair?

Prices for a barcelona style chair start at $876 and top out at $69,259 with the average selling for $5,445.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.